The geographical environment of Douala

Douala is the largest city and port in Cameroon, and it is called "economic capital" because of its developed industry and commerce. It's in the southwest of the border, 24 kilometers upstream of Wulihekou. The population is about 480,000. From 16 to 19 century, European colonists once sold slaves here and plundered ivory and agricultural products. Now it is the largest industrial and commercial center and transportation hub in China. There are industries such as food, chemistry, wood processing, textile, paper making, rubber, cement, vehicle and ship repair. The port is divided into south and north areas, where huge ships can be parked, as well as special oil, timber and banana docks. 90% of this country's export goods are exported through this port. Some import and export materials from Central Africa and Chad were re-exported. The coastal scenery is picturesque and the tourism industry is developed. This railway connects Yaoundé and Ngangdere in the east and Ngangsamba in the north. There is an international airport. The area is 2 10 square kilometers. It belongs to Ritola Province. Urban elevation 13m.

This port has a tropical rainforest climate. The annual average temperature is 24~28℃. The foggy season is from 1 1 every year to 1 the following year, with an average of 6 foggy days per month. The average annual rainfall is about 3000mm. Average tidal height: 2.5m at high tide and 0.5m at low tide. ..

There are 20 main wharf berths in the port area, with a coastline of 3580m and a maximum water depth of13m. There are various shore cranes, portal cranes, loaders, tugboats and ro-ro facilities, among which the maximum power of tugboats is 147 1kW, and there is an oil pipeline with a diameter of 203.2mm for loading and unloading. The storage area of the port area is 440,000 square meters, and the water area is 200,000 square meters. Loading and unloading efficiency: loading and unloading cement 1000 tons and bananas 700 tons per day. 1992 container throughput is 82,000 TEUs. The main export commodities are cocoa, coffee, bananas, cotton, wood and oil, and the imported commodities mainly include machinery and equipment, vehicles and consumer goods. If necessary during the holiday, you can also arrange your homework after applying.